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BALAM Dance Theatre to Return to Hunter, New York to Present Discover the Splendors of Spain

by Luhrs & Associates
July 6, 2014
New York, NY
BALAM Dance Theatre (BALAM) undertakes its second residency, Discover the Splendors of Spain, in Hunter, New York from July 7-11. BALAM, a New York City-based world dance company, will provide a new arts and educational enrichment program workshop inspired by the diverse dance traditions of Spain for children from the communities of Hunter and Tannersville, New York.

The culmination of the company's second residency will be a performance with the children on Friday, July 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hunter Elementary School auditorium, 7794 Main Street in Hunter, New York. The performance is free and open to the public.

A highlight of the event will be the children's presentation of their own choreographic explorations of three iconic Spanish forms: a 17th century courtly Pavana, a joyful Sevillanas, and a bullfight pantomime integrated into BALAM's performance. Each of these students' works will explore fundamental concepts of dance learning, as articulated through the New York State Board of Education's arts guidelines.

The New York City-based company offers a new vision of contemporary dance by combining ballet, modern and diverse cultural dance styles from around the world and historic periods. BALAM's Inma Heredia, the world's first and only Flamenco standup comedian from Seville, Spain, will perform as hostess, as well as sing and dance popular Spanish folkloric melodies. Barbara Romero, BALAM's Spanish Escuela Bolera dance expert, will perform with BALAM's artistic director Carlos Fittante.

The company will perform in costume to traditional music and play Spanish castanets.
This arts intensive residency is presented through the Catskill Mountain Foundation Performing Arts Program at the Hunter-Tannersville Summer School Program with funding received in part through the New York State Council for the Arts and Friends of BALAM Dance Theatre.

Last summer, BALAM was in residence in the Hunter-Tannersville Summer School Program for one week. The company implemented a workshop inspired by the Balinese Kecak, the monkey chant, for children from the communities of Hunter and Tannersville, New York and ended the residency with a performance.

About BALAM Dance Theatre

Founded as a contemporary dance company in 1979 by choreographer and movement researcher Islene Pinder, BALAM Dance Theatre (BALAM) joins diverse dances and historical periods from around the world with the dazzling opulence and magical aura of Balinese theatre. A New York City-based chamber company, BALAM creates an entertainment experience that appeals to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The company's innovative artistry and movement fusion of athletic and detailed skills are enhanced by eclectic music, striking masks, vibrant costumes and fantasy stories.

Programs include customized choreographies, lectures, demonstrations, master classes and workshops that educate the community at the grassroots level. BALAM has been featured at numerous festivals and venues, including First Night New York, Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, and Downtown Dance Festival and appeared throughout the United States and internationally. Praise has been received from the New York Times and Village Voice, the Governor and people of Bali and the Indonesian Consulate of New York, as well as others.

For further information, call 646-361-9183, visit BALAM Dance Theatre at
http://www.balamdancetheatre.blogspot.com; follow the company on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/balamdancetheatre; and check for updates on Twitter @BALAMDance, https://twitter.com/BALAMDance.
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